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A 20-year-old East Side man who was charged with trying to abduct his ex-girlfriend from
Independence High School last spring was placed on probation today for five years for having sexual
contact with the 14-year-old girl.

Rondell Scott of Webster Road pleaded guilty in September to two felony counts of gross
sexual imposition, reduced from charges of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, in an agreement
with prosecutors. An abduction charge was dismissed as part of the deal.

Franklin County Common Pleas Judge David E. Cain ruled that Scott will serve six months of
his probation at the Community Based Correctional Facility. He also labeled him a sexual offender
who must register his address annually for 15 years. Scott could be sent to prison for 18 months if
he violates probation, the judge said.

Columbus police said he entered the school at 5175 Refugee Rd. on the morning of May 21,
grabbed the girl by the throat and forced her to leave with him. A teacher followed the pair
outside, and Scott let the girl go about 500 feet from the school, a detective said.

The charges of gross sexual imposition were related to sexual activity that occurred in
October 2012, according to the indictment.